Subtract 6/49 from 4/63
4/63 - 6/49 is -26/441.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 49 is 441
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
4/63 = 4 × 7/63 × 7 = 28/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
6/49 = 6 × 9/49 × 9 = 54/441 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/441 - 54/441 = 28 - 54/441 = -26/441
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